Backend Engineer, PHP, Laravel

MD Integrations

Backend Engineer developing scalable APIs in PHP/Laravel for telehealth solutions. Collaborating with teams to enhance performance and service integration.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerLaravelPHPPostgresSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and optimize high-throughput RESTful APIs in PHP using the Laravel framework, writing efficient PostgreSQL queries and schema designs to support data-intensive clinical workflows.
Contribute to new feature development and platform improvements within an Agile/Scrum process.
Build and maintain integrations with third-party APIs and internal services, deploying and running services in Docker containers across AWS (or comparable cloud) environments to ensure secure, reliable data exchange.
Write automated tests (unit, integration, and API-level) for PHP/Laravel back-end functionality and critical clinical workflows, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines using Git/GitHub-based workflows and Docker to enable continuous testing and faster, more reliable releases.
Write and maintain clear technical documentation for troubleshooting guides, fixes, API integrations, and support processes, version-controlled through Git/GitHub for easy team access and updates.
Monitor application health, performance, and error logs using tools such as Rollbar and AWS CloudWatch to proactively identify and address potential issues before they affect patients or providers.
Identify, document, and track software defects, analyzing logs and debugging to pinpoint root causes, and work with the development team within Agile/Scrum sprints to prioritize and ensure timely resolution.
Actively participate in code reviews to uphold coding standards and engineering best practices.
Continuously evaluate and improve our development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and tooling (Docker, monitoring/logging systems, cloud infrastructure) to enhance team efficiency, code quality, and release velocity.
Identify opportunities to formalize and document internal processes, workflows, and troubleshooting playbooks, building a knowledge base that supports faster onboarding and more consistent support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience with PHP and Laravel framework.
Experience working with AWS services like Lambdas, SES, Workers, etc.
Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, with ability to write automated API tests.
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Deep experience with SQL databases (preferably PostgreSQL), including schema design, queries, and performance optimization.
Ability to use AI tools to boost productivity but does not rely on it to be able to perform.
Experience working with version control systems (Git) and collaborative workflows (GitHub), including CI/CD pipelines and ability to integrate automated tests into the deployment process.
Experience with Docker.
Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Rollbar, CloudWatch, etc.)
Located in the US and able to work full-time for a US employer without requiring visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

75% subsidized health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k) plan with company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

RESTful API DevelopmentAutomated TestingSQL Query OptimizationSchema DesignDocker Containerization